Comparison Console
Olight Baton Ultra vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.99Most expensive
US$96.99Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
7000 cd
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
225 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom rechargeable battery included
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source